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&quot;The Problem with Apu,&quot; a 2017 documentary starring comedian Hari Kondabolu, will be screened Tuesday at UCLA. The screening will be followed by a Q&amp;A with Kondabolu, where students can engage with issues of cinematic racism and stereotyping. (Courtesy of truTV)

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The massive popularity of “The Simpsons” means the racist stereotypes written into its character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, a South Asian convenience store owner, have permeated American culture.

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Documentary, Q&A aim to discuss South Asian representation in American culture

By Olivia Mazzucato

May 20, 2018 9:48 p.m.